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Tracy

Oxnard, CA, United States | Member Since 2010

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8 reviews
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370 titles in library
39 purchased in 2013

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King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village

UNABRIDGED
- by Eleanor Herman , Peggielene Bartels
- Narrated by J. Karen Thomas
King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 13 mins)

By Eleanor Herman, Peggielene Bartels

Narrated By J. Karen Thomas

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(29)
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(29)
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(29)

King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctor, and no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. To make matters worse, her uncle (the late king) sits in a morgue awaiting a proper funeral in the royal palace, which is in ruins.
phillip says: "Long Live the King!"
"very enjoyable"

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What made the experience of listening to King Peggy the most enjoyable?

I've only listened to the first of two parts, but this is a great book. I saw Peggy a few months ago on MSNBC's Morning Joe show.

What did you like best about this story?

She's very fierce.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wedding Night: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Sophie Kinsella
- Narrated by Jayne Entwistle , Fiona Hardingham , Mark Bramhall
Wedding Night: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 13 mins)

By Sophie Kinsella

Narrated By Jayne Entwistle, Fiona Hardingham, Mark Bramhall

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(110)
Performance
(100)
Story
(99)

Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose during lunch at one of London’s fanciest restaurants. But when his big question involves a trip abroad, not a trip down the aisle, she’s completely crushed. So when Ben, an old flame, calls her out of the blue and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at 30, she jumps at the chance. No formal dates - just a quick march to the altar and a honeymoon on Ikonos, the sun-drenched Greek island where they first met years ago. Their family and friends are horrified. Fliss, Lottie’s older sister, knows that Lottie can be impulsive - but surely this is her worst decision yet.
G. House Sr. says: "Two Sisters – Two Perspectives – A Funny Listen"
"enjoyable"

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What did you love best about Wedding Night?

I love the way Sophie Kinsella writes. I never saw the end coming for this book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death, and Duran Duran

UNABRIDGED
- by John Taylor
- Narrated by John Taylor
In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death, and Duran Duran

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 55 mins)

By John Taylor

Narrated By John Taylor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(77)
Performance
(71)
Story
(70)

With Duran Duran, John Taylor has created some of the greatest music of our time. From the disco dazzle of debut single "Planet Earth" right up to their latest number one album, All You Need is Now, Duran Duran has always had the power to sweep the world onto its feet. It's been a ride - and for John in particular, the ride has been wild, thrilling...and dangerous. Now, for the first time, he tells his incredible story. A tale of dreams fulfilled, lessons learned and demons conquered.
Patti says: "A must for any DD fan!"
"my husband and I loved this book"

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Would you listen to In the Pleasure Groove again? Why?

Yes - John Taylor's narration was fantastic. I just finished listening to a different book, and the narrator was so slow. John kept the flow going.

What other book might you compare In the Pleasure Groove to and why?

Like Rob Lowe's autobiography, which my husband I really liked, too.

Which scene was your favorite?

He talked about his struggles with addiction to alcohol and drugs, which are common not only with performers but other people, as well.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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- by Rebecca Skloot
- Narrated by Cassandra Campbell , Bahni Turpin
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 30 mins)

By Rebecca Skloot

Narrated By Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(2989)
Performance
(1637)
Story
(1650)

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells, taken without her knowledge, became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first immortal human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than 60 years.
Deborah Covington says: "Get This Book!!!"
"reading for my book club"

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What made the experience of listening to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks the most enjoyable?

I just started this book yesterday, and it's quite interesting. I'll finish part 1 tomorrow and look forward to the rest of the book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

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- by Rob Lowe
- Narrated by Rob Lowe
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 11 mins)

By Rob Lowe

Narrated By Rob Lowe

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2392)
Performance
(1746)
Story
(1739)

A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.
N. Belle says: "Great Book and Great Story"
"enjoyable for both sexes"

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I bought this book last week, and my husband started to listen to it before I did! I'm enjoying the book so far.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York

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- by Chandler Burr
- Narrated by Mel Foster
The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 10 mins)

By Chandler Burr

Narrated By Mel Foster

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(127)
Performance
(63)
Story
(65)

No journalist has ever been allowed into the ultrasecretive, highly pressured process of originating a perfume. But Chandler Burr, the New York Times perfume critic, spent a year behind the scenes observing the creation of two major fragrances.
Roy says: "A Thoughtful Book"
"French didn't bother me"

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I studied Spanish, so I'm not bothered by the French. The book was interesting, and I'm glad I listened to it.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Help

UNABRIDGED
- by Kathryn Stockett
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia , Bahni Turpin , Octavia Spencer , Cassandra Campbell
The Help

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 19 mins)

By Kathryn Stockett

Narrated By Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(24185)
Performance
(10896)
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(10920)

Why we think it’s a great listen: The most celebrated performance in all of Audible’s history, The Help has nearly 2,000 5-star reviews from your fellow listeners. We hear the print book’s not bad, either. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another.
Jan says: "What a great surprise!"
"love this book"

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It's much better than Olive Kittridge.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Olive Kitteridge

UNABRIDGED
- by Elizabeth Strout
- Narrated by Sandra Burr
Olive Kitteridge

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 35 mins)

By Elizabeth Strout

Narrated By Sandra Burr

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(656)
Performance
(181)
Story
(175)

At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town and in the world at large, but she doesn't always recognize the changes in those around her.
BeckyC says: "Absorbing collection of linked stories"
"What a downer"

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My book club chose this - yuck. If I could rate this with zero stars, I would. I like to read happy books - this is not a happy book. Each chapter is very sad. A total downer of a book. I have to recommend the next book, so I'll make sure I pick something fun/mindless.

2 of 8 people found this review helpful